Resistance
Resistance is a concept in various fields of study, including physics, biology, and psychology. In each of these fields, resistance refers to the opposition or hindrance of something. In physics, for example, resistance is the opposition to the flow of electric current. In biology, resistance is the ability of an organism to defend against a disease or a toxin. In psychology, resistance is the opposition to new ideas or changes.
Physics[edit | edit source]
In Physics, resistance is a measure of the opposition to current flow in an electrical circuit. Resistance is measured in ohms, symbolized by the Greek letter omega (Ω). Ohms are named after Georg Simon Ohm (1789–1854), a German physicist who studied the relationship between voltage, current and resistance. He is known for Ohm's Law, which states that the current through a conductor between two points is directly proportional to the voltage across the two points.
Biology[edit | edit source]
In Biology, resistance refers to the ability of an organism to withstand the effects of a harmful environmental agent. It is a fundamental aspect of the immune system. For example, antibiotic resistance occurs when bacteria change in response to the use of these medicines and become able to withstand their effects.
Psychology[edit | edit source]
In Psychology, resistance is an opposition to new ideas, changes, or innovation. It is often associated with social and behavioral sciences, where it can be seen in individuals or groups who resist changes in their beliefs or behaviors.
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